that can be read in one sitting.
Emilee Wagner
I’ve been sheltered my entire life, and now my dad is marrying me off just because I’m in love with someone he thinks is after his money. He just doesn’t get it. Because of that, he’s arranged a marriage for me to an older man. Like I need another dad.
Alex Winterbourne
I never made time for a personal life. I was convinced an arranged marriage would be perfect for me until I found out how young Emilee is. I don’t care that her father says she’s an old soul; I’m not interested in being a babysitter. But as our eyes meet, everything changes. Now, I’ll do anything to have her as my wife.
19-year-old music student Riri Padilla falls head over heels for Jacques the moment she sees him. And since then, she's worn her heart on her sleeve every time she goes up stage to sing for him.
35-year-old billionaire Jacques Carpentier is determined to keep pushing Riri away until she realizes the truth about her feelings.
But then he finds out about his great-grandfather's will, and Jacques realizes he stands to lose everything if he doesn't make Riri his wife.
Calixte Romano made me his bride to end a war.
But I'm not the peace offering he thinks I am.
I'm the match that will ignite an empire.
Now I'm trapped between my father's selfish lies and the deadly truth. How much time do I have left before Calixte's heated touches at night turn into something dangerous? Will he one day steal my breath away...permanently?